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Record 1 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Generic term for various systems which employ electronic circuitry, rather than the traditional coil and circuit breaker, to provide a timed high-voltage pulse to the sparking plugs.

OBS

electronic ignition: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Allumage produit par un appareillage électronique.

CONT

L'allumage électronique fournit une tension d'allumage plus élevée et mieux répartie dans toutes les plages du régime moteur.

OBS

allumage électronique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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